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Handbook of Behavioral Criminology

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Editors:
  1. Vincent B. Van Hasselt

    1. College of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA

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  2. Michael L. Bourke

    1. Behavioral Analysis Unit, Investigative Operations Division, United States Marshals Service, Washington, DC, USA

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  • A multidisciplinary approach to behavioral research, theories, and methods for prevention and intervention efforts
  • Covers a broad range of topics
  • Covers emerging topics such as threat assessment and the neuropsychology of crime

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Table of contents (41 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Overview and Perspectives

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Overview and Introduction

      • Kristin E. Klimley, Michael L. Bourke, Estefania V. Masias, Vincent B. Van Hasselt
      Pages 3-11

    3. Dyadic Conceptualization, Measurement, and Analysis of Family Violence

      • Lindsey M. Rodriguez, Murray A. Straus
      Pages 13-24

    4. Role of Neurobiological Factors

      • Charles J. Golden, Rachel Zachar, Benjamin Lowry, Victor Tran
      Pages 25-42

    5. Psychological Theories of Criminal Behavior

      • Laurence Miller
      Pages 43-62

    6. Behavioral Science Research Methods

      • Stacey A. McCaffrey, Victoria A. Schlaudt, Ryan A. Black
      Pages 63-77

  3. Violent Crime by Children and Adolescents

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 79-79
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    2. Animal Cruelty Offenders

      • Tia A. Hoffer, Holly Hargreaves-Cormany
      Pages 81-95

    3. Child and Adolescent Firesetting

      • David J. Kolko, Joanna E. Foster
      Pages 97-112

    4. School Bullying and Cyberbullying: Prevalence, Characteristics, Outcomes, and Prevention

      • Izabela Zych, Anna C. Baldry, David P. Farrington
      Pages 113-138

    5. Child and Adolescent Homicide

      • Dewey G. Cornell, Marisa Malone
      Pages 139-156

  4. Homicide

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 157-157
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    2. A Cultural and Psychosocial Perspective on Mass Murder

      • James Garbarino, Danielle Nesi
      Pages 159-177

    3. Maternal Filicide

      • Joy Shelton, Tia A. Hoffer
      Pages 179-200

    4. Homicide-Suicide

      • Vera A. Klinoff
      Pages 201-214

    5. Criminal Investigative Analysis: A Move Toward a Scientific, Multidisciplinary Model

      • Craig N. Ackley
      Pages 215-236

  5. Sexual Deviance and Assault

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 237-237
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    2. Sex Work and Adult Prostitution: From Entry to Exit

      • Andrea N. Cimino
      Pages 239-255

    3. Child Sexual Abuse and Molestation: The Spiral of Sexual Abuse

      • Joe Sullivan
      Pages 257-277
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About this book

This multidisciplinary volume assembles current findings on violent crime, behavioral, biological, and sociological perspectives on its causes, and effective methods of intervention and prevention. Noted experts across diverse fields apply a behavioral criminology lens to examine crimes committed by minors, extremely violent offenses, sexual offending, violence in families, violence in high-risk settings, and crimes of recent and emerging interest. The work of mental health practitioners and researchers is shown informing law enforcement response to crime in interrogation, investigative analysis, hostage negotiations, and other core strategies. In addition, chapters pay special attention to criminal activities that violate traditional geographic boundaries, from cyberstalking to sex trafficking to international terrorism.

Among the topics in the Handbook:

·         Dyadic conceptualization, measurement, and analysis of family violence.

·         School bullying and cyberbullying: prevalence, characteristics, outcomes, and prevention.

·         A cultural and psychological perspective on mass murder.

·         Young people displaying problematic sexual behavior: the research and their words.

·         Child physical abuse and neglect.

·         Criminal interviewing and interrogation in serious crime investigations.

·         Violence in correctional settings.

·         Foundations of threat assessment and management.

The Handbook of Behavioral Criminology is a meticulous resource for researchers in criminology, psychology, sociology, and related fields. It also informs developers of crime prevention programs and practitioners assessing and intervening with criminal clients and in correctional facilities.

Editors and Affiliations

  • College of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA

    Vincent B. Van Hasselt

  • Behavioral Analysis Unit, Investigative Operations Division, United States Marshals Service, Washington, DC, USA

    Michael L. Bourke

About the editors

Vincent B. Van Hasselt, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Family Violence Program at Nova Southeastern University. He is also editor of Aggression and Violent Behavior: A Review Journal and Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse. Dr. Van Hasselt has served as lecturer and consultant to the FBI’s Behavioral Science, Crisis Negotiation, and Law Enforcement Communication Units, and is part of the Bureau’s Crisis Prevention and Intervention Program. His clinical and research interests are in the areas of crisis and hostage negotiations, police stress and mental health, critical incident response, and the emerging field of behavioral criminology. Dr. Van Hasselt is also a certified police officer with the Plantation, Florida, Police Department.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Handbook of Behavioral Criminology

  • Editors: Vincent B. Van Hasselt, Michael L. Bourke

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61625-4

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Behavioral Science and Psychology, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-61623-0Published: 22 February 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-87124-0Published: 16 March 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-61625-4Published: 10 February 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 762

  • Number of Illustrations: 14 b/w illustrations, 8 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Sexual Behavior, Psychological Methods/Evaluation

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